Author: Mike Coker
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Long Range Pursuit
Mike Davidson of Gunwerks and Western Lands Outfitters sort through dozens of big bulls to find a 400 class monster for hunter Bruce Jardine. The shooting tip demonstrates Ultra Long Range shooting with the new MOA Ballistic Turret from G7. The long range ballistics segment illustrates proper shot placement.
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CTK Precision P3 Ultimate Gun Vise
The CTK Precision P3 Ultimate Gun Vise is an excellent choice for your gun cleaning and maintenance. Add the optional Shooting Rest Attachment to quickly convert the Vise into a nice shooting rest. The platform includes a three point leveling system and easily adapts to most rifles and pistols. The P3 Ultimate Gun Vise has…
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Silencer Shop Authority: Q El Camino
The El Camino rimfire suppressor is from industry leader Kevin Brittingham’s new company Q. TGR had the opportunity to run this outstanding new suppressor over the weekend and came away very impressed. It is a slick, clean design that is lightweight, quiet, and accurate. My host platforms were a Browning Buck Mark pistol and a…
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22 Nosler!
Nosler continues to push the envelope with the introduction of the Nosler 22. Any new cartridge is met with some amount of skepticism but Nosler brings a certain measure of respect and accomplishment to the argument. It is interesting that Midway already has complete AR uppers available and in stock for less than $500. I’m…
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Laser Edge Engraving
TGR Approved Vendor: Laser Edge Engraving in Spring, TX. This is the place where I take my Form 1 SBR lowers to be engraved. The owner, Gerald Courville, is highly skilled and his work is first-rate. As the name implies, this is all precision laser engraving not a rotary cutting tool. Gerald has a handful…
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Desert Tech TRASOL Ballistic Calculator
Desert Tech’s TRASOL is a new ballistic application that features an innovative Heads-Up display. The Trajectory Solutions App accesses your phone’s camera to provide a heads-up display of target and app tools. To my knowledge, this is the first ballistic app to provide this functionality. By using the camera, you are able to capture…
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Silencer Shop Authority: Surefire SOCOM556-RC2
Surefire has certainly become a dominant player in the suppressor market. I remember buying my first Surefire flashlight many years ago (the “FBI” model) and it still serves me well today. Today, Surefire is also known for producing innovative silencers. As the labeling indicates, the SOCOM556-RC2 has been adopted by US Special Operations Command. I…
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Steiner P4Xi 1-4X24 – Excellent 3 Gun or Patrol Optics
Steiner has been on a roll lately and their new P4Xi 1-4X24 is an excellent choice for 3 Gun or Patrol Rifle. Featuring a true 1X, innovative P3TR illuminated reticle, and a sweet price point the new “Made in the USA” P4Xi deserves consideration for your next build. I mounted it on my new custom-build…
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Silencer Shop Authority: Innovative Arms Interceptor 5.56 Suppressor
This is a review of the Innovative Arms Interceptor 5.56 Exoskeleton suppressor. OK, what is the “exoskeleton” all about? The exoskeleton is basically a shroud that covers half of the suppressor and acts as both a heat sink and grip surface. Innovative Arms offers the Interceptor in both 7.62 and 5.56 models. Many of us…
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Trijicon AccuPower 2.5-10X56 Scope Review
Trijicon is known for producing high quality, battle-proven optics. I requested the Trijicon AccuPower 2.5X10X56 for review, mounted it on my LMT .308, and headed to the range for first impressions. The AccuPower model line uses a single CR2032 battery to power the illuminated reticle. This is a decidedly different approach from the Trijicon AccuPoint…
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Leupold VX-R 2-7X33 scope review
The Leupold VX-R line of optics is an outstanding value for an illuminated reticle hunting scope. We had one of the first VX-R scopes to hit the field and have it used it for several seasons now. The scope features the Leupold Index Matched Lens System for superior light management. In our field testing, we…
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Silencer Shop Authority: AAC Aviator 2 Review
The Aviator 2 is one of two rimfire suppressors manufactured by Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC). The Aviator 2 is an upgraded version of the Pilot 2 and features two extra baffles for improved performance. The Aviator 2 tube is manufactured from 7075-T6 aluminum. The nine baffles are also aluminum with the exception of a stainless…
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2017 Polaris Ranger XP 1000
Texas Outdoors Network has one of the first 2017 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 vehicles to hit the dirt. Texas Outdoors Network is part of the Coker Tactical operation. The Ranger XP 1000 takes over from the highly regarded XP 900 and is the gold standard of side-by-sides. The 999cc twin cylinder engine boasts 80 horsepower while…
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Silencer Shop Authority Gemtech GM-22 Review
The new Gemtech GM-22 rimfire suppressors is one of the shortest and lightest suppressors we have tested. At 5 inches in length and only 2.5 ounces it is barely noticeable on a .22 rifle and does not affect the balance of a handgun. But how does it perform? Quite well actually. Is it the absolute…
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Fenix PD35 TAC Flashlight Review
The first thing I noticed about the Fenix PD35 Tactical flashlight was the overall impression of a quality product. The packaging graphics, detailed specifications, instruction manual, accessories, and tactile feedback of the flashlight controls are all excellent. The Fenix PD35 TAC produces a phenomenal 1,000 Lumens. According to Cree, “the new XP-L LED redefines system…